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What Causes Low Iron Levels In Blood?

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Posted on Wed, 26 Apr 2017
Question: Hi doctor..

I am planning to get conceived from last 6 months but no luck. My iron levels are very low around 20, folate is 4. Can you please suggest some supplements and also let me know if there are any other check up i should go through.

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Answered by Dr. Khushboo Priya (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Needs evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I think you should go for evaluation first. As you are trying to get pregnant for last 6 months, go for some tests. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and a ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries. Also a semen analysis of your husband should be done. If everything is fine, you can track your ovulation by repeated ultrasound or ovulation detection kits. If you are ovulating, then you can try naturally for 6 months more. The chance to get pregnant in a normal couple in one cycle is only 5 to 7 percent. So, you can try at least one year before undergoing any fertility treatment. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. It will increase chances of your pregnancy. If ypu are not ovulating normally, you may need some medicines like clomiphene for the growth of your follicles. You can discuss with your doctor regarding this. Now regarding the iron and folate levels, you can take any iron tablets available in the market like Hemfer XT or Globac XT. These supplements contain folic acid also. Include spinach, beet, pomegranate, gram, apple and jaggery in your diet. These are good sources of iron.
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What Causes Low Iron Levels In Blood?

Brief Answer: Needs evaluation. Detailed Answer: Hi, I think you should go for evaluation first. As you are trying to get pregnant for last 6 months, go for some tests. Do a thyroid profile and prolactin levels and a ultrasound for your uterus and ovaries. Also a semen analysis of your husband should be done. If everything is fine, you can track your ovulation by repeated ultrasound or ovulation detection kits. If you are ovulating, then you can try naturally for 6 months more. The chance to get pregnant in a normal couple in one cycle is only 5 to 7 percent. So, you can try at least one year before undergoing any fertility treatment. Be in contact with your husband every 2 to 3 days after your periods stop. It will increase chances of your pregnancy. If ypu are not ovulating normally, you may need some medicines like clomiphene for the growth of your follicles. You can discuss with your doctor regarding this. Now regarding the iron and folate levels, you can take any iron tablets available in the market like Hemfer XT or Globac XT. These supplements contain folic acid also. Include spinach, beet, pomegranate, gram, apple and jaggery in your diet. These are good sources of iron.